Does laser ink dry up over time? My original lasted 6 yrs, and now says "toner low". At twice the size with the TN580 here, I wonder?
26806
As previously reported, toner is a fine dry powder. It is actually very important that it stays dry. Moisture will make the toner clump up which will produce blots of black on your prints. This is why cartridges should be kept sealed and stored in a cool dry place. Temperature changes can cause moisture from condensation if not sealed in humid environment. The shelf life is likely indefinite if kept sealed, cool and dry.
26807
We use the larger capacity cartridge and have never had a problem with drying but we've not had them last more than about 3 or so years. I would also think you'd want to qualify any answers you receive as the environment in your workspace would definitely have an impact.
26808
We go through hours pretty fast. So I don't think I can answer your question.generally though, I do have a concern about overall quality.
26809
Toner (what this is) is different than ink. Ink is colored liquid. Toner is a very fine powder (made of carbon joined to something like plastic) - there is no liquid in it to dry out. The only danger would be storing it in high temperatures or a high magnetic field, but neither of those is really a concern in a home/office environment. You should be fine. In fact, given your usage history, a high capacity cartridge may well outlast the printer.
133946
Prints great! I do suggest replacing the cartridges with genuine Brothers toner. I tried "compatible" toners but ended up with streaks. As long as you replace with Brothers toner, you should get the results you are looking for
1651547
My printer is 1 year old and I have gone through several TN-750 cartridges and have had no leaks and no problems. A great printer (so far)!
1615585
Cartridges dry up if not repeatedly used. This is problem with HP printers. You probably need new ink cartridges or you can try removing them and cleaning with Q-tip of tissue with small amount of warm water. Let them dry a few minutes and restart Printer. If it doesn't work get new cartridges. Sorry about the bad news. I have a HP printer also.
383499
That depends on the size of the print, number of line on the page, and the number of pages printed connectively. Also depending were you buy the toner and if it is a refill that has measured the proper amount of ink into the cartilage. I do a lot of printing and mine last a year on color but black is used more so it last only about 6 mo.
1127971
I have a Brother DCP 7065dn. I print ~10,000 pages a month with this toner refill and I've never had any problems with it. I've been using this vendor's SOL TN-450 for over a year without any problems.
1939085
Great! Instr. on toner reset, September 28, 2013. - http://www.amazon.com/review/R21X5O6QYB4IFQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B00DJG8D88&nodeID;=172282&store;=electronics
550040
I do not sell the printer, I bought one three years ago. I have had no problems with the printer. It is very reliable and has many capabilities not found on more expensive machines. The machine will say it is low on toner long before the cartridge needs to be replaced. Simply remove the cartridge from the machine, rock it back and forth and side-to-side, then reinstall it. I do not replace cartridges until the copies start getting too light.
1636530
I don't have an answer to this particular problem but.....At first I was very satisfied with this cartridges but after about 10 prints the color faded and then even the black faded. If one can make only a couple of prints with the refilled cartridges, it'll be cheaper to buy the original. Which I did after a couple of frustrating prints and try's to get it working correctly.
1920366
If you're asking if the ink dries out before you use it up... I don't use the ink saver mode & I don't print nearly as much as you do and I've never had the ink dry up. I don't change the ink when it says I'm running low - I wait until it tells me I'm out of that color. I only replace the color ink that has run completely out.
506412
Lynnette, I have been using the same model cartridge for about 5 years and have never had a problem. I once saw a sign on a Walgreen's drug store showing cartridge refills at just over 10.00. I had my old one filled and when installed got the same message. Found out that the manufacturers now put a chip in the cartridge so when you have them refilled your printer will not recognize it as full. Had to go back to paying the big bucks for name brand. Hope this helps.
263059
The one that came with mine is still working strong. I don't print very much. But do know all cartridges will dry up if not used or shaken up periodically.
1988155
I had a similar problem for my 4600 series and after messing around in the menus for a bit I got it to work better. I still have problems with getting ink dust all over the place when I change cartridges, but after running a few pieces of card stock through the ink residue comes off the roller. Hope this helped you.
1206788
When I used generic cartridges, sometimes the printer accepted it and sometimes it would not. So here's what I did: I saved all the original Canon ink cartridges that came with the new printer and then purchased a 2nd set of Canon cartridges (at a discount on eBay). When the originals were getting low on ink I then installed the 2nd set. I then "refilled" the first set with bulk ink from printerfillingstation.com. It's a Christian business that sells superior bulk ink at a discount for your particular model. When the 2nd set started to get low, I replaced it with the "refilled" cartridges. This worked because all the cartridges have the original Canon "chips" on them and you always have refilled cartridges on hand. The only thing you "must" do is monitor your installed cartridges every couple of months, so that ink does not completely run out. This is easily done because the cartridges are in clear plastic. Refilling the cartridges is also a learning process, so be patient, follow the instructions carefully. The rewards are worth it as I am now on the 3rd refills from the same sets of cartridges and my printer is working just fine.
332534
Well, start with the fundamentals: Is the black cartridge in the correct slot where the black cartridge should go? If you put the old cartridge back in, does it work? Do you see the ink level show up when you query the device?
474868
No real alternatives here. I try to "re-ink" where possible. But with the new chips to track how many pages are printed, it certainly discourages me. Even after I re-ink (or put in new toner), the printer still gives me a message that I am low on ink or that the cartridge needs replacement. Nonetheless, I reuse them a few times and then - just throw them in the trash. I hope others have some better ideas.
1728130
Mine started getting streaky at 5,200 pages with 5% toner left. I am sure I could have cleaned, shaken, and gotten a few hundred more pages out but I did not want my print quality to degrade. It has performed flawlessly and for the price I recommend it. Same print quality as factory HP toners.